Irish Soda Muffins

2 1/4 c flour
2 t baking powder
1/4 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
3/4 c raisins
1/2 t caraway seeds
1 egg
1/4 c vegetable oil
1 c buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
1/2 c granulated sugar (1 T reserved for sprinkling on top)

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, currants or raisins, and caraway seeds. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk and oil. Quickly and gently combine the dry and wet ingredients until JUST mixed. Spoon the batter into 12 lightly greased muffin cups, filling the cups about 2/3 full. Bake the muffins at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until a cake tester inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven, wait 5 minutes, then remove the muffins from the pan and cool them on a wire rack. Serve them plain, or with butter and jam.